2025 Château L'Evangile Pomerol

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Winery Château L'Évangile

Château L'Évangile belongs to the absolute elite of Pomerol and is situated in an exceptional location between Pétrus and Cheval Blanc. The estate is owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and is known for a style in which depth, elegance, and terroir expression come together. Under the leadership of winemaker Juliette Couderc, the château has received a clear quality boost in recent years, with greater precision in the vineyard and cellar and a style that displays more personality and finesse. More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.

Region, climate and location

Château L'Évangile is situated in Pomerol, on a terroir of gravel, clay, and iron-rich soils. This combination gives the wine both power and refinement. The clay, in particular, plays an important role in warmer years because it retains moisture better, which proved essential in 2025.

The 2025 vintage began relatively quietly with favorable conditions during budburst and flowering. This was followed by a dry period with rising temperatures and less than 40 mm of rain during the summer. The grapes remained exceptionally small, approximately 30% smaller than normal, which led to high concentration. Rain in mid-August ultimately proved crucial and restored the necessary balance to the vineyard, preserving freshness and aromatic precision. The harvest took place early and under ideal conditions, resulting in a perfect balance between ripeness and freshness.

Vineyards and grape varieties

The blend of Château L'Évangile 2025 consists of 86% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot forms the base of the wine, providing volume, suppleness, and ripe dark fruit, while Cabernet Franc adds tension, freshness, and aromatic refinement. The small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon brings extra structure. Due to the extreme drought, the grapes remained remarkably small. Cabernet Franc on the gravelly plots sometimes reached only 0.6 to 0.7 grams per berry, resulting in an unusual concentration and structure in the final wine. The low yields clearly contribute to the intensity and precision of this vintage.

Harvest, vinification and aging

The harvest took place between August 26 and September 15. Thanks to the rainfall in August, the grapes were able to ripen further without loss of freshness, resulting in a remarkable balance between concentration and elegance. The aging of the Grand Vin has been adjusted in recent years under the direction of Juliette Couderc. In 2025, approximately 40% of the wine ages in large wooden foudres, alongside about 40% new French oak barrels and a small portion in amphorae. This approach ensures greater precision and less dominant wood influence, allowing the terroir and fruit to come to the fore more purely. The vinification focuses emphatically on balance and refinement. Despite the exceptionally small grapes and high concentration, the style remains controlled and precise, without over-extraction.

Color, smell and taste

The 2025 L'Évangile opens initially reservedly but develops beautifully in the glass. Aromas of black cherries, darkcurrants, and ripe blackberries are complemented by mint, juniper, subtle truffle, and light spiciness. Additionally, notes of black olives, tobacco, and liquorice emerge, giving the wine extra depth.

Medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a remarkably refined texture. The tannins are creamy and polished, yet clearly structuring. Despite the concentration, the wine never feels heavy. A fine line of acidity provides tension and freshness, while the wine increasingly opens up towards mineral precision and a strikingly saline finish.

What stands out most about this vintage is the combination of power and refinement. This is a classic and very precise Pomerol, with plenty of personality and a clear vertical structure. The finish is long, refined, and impressively persistent.

Development and drinking window

The 2025 Château L'Évangile possesses great aging potential. Although the wine already shows great precision, it clearly requires time to develop its full complexity.

Drinking windows range from 2032 to 2060. Neal Martin emphasizes the personality and tension of the wine, while William Kelley points out the unusual concentration of this vintage. The combination of freshness, concentration, and refined tannins makes this a wine for long aging.

Summary of professional reviews

97-98 points – James Suckling: praises the refined structure, creamy tannins, and classic balance between ripe fruit and freshness. 96-98 points – Neal Martin, Vinous: describes the wine as lively, mineral, and full of personality, with black cherries, mint, and a long, saline finish. 93-95 points – William Kelley, Wine Advocate: emphasizes the exceptional concentration, ripe tannins, and impressive density of the vintage. The full review texts can be found in the tab: Professional reviews.

Wine & Food Pairing and Discount

If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, situated almost next to the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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